Here’s what I heard. 25% off Saben bags, and 25% adult clothing (not like adult adult, but just you know adult) at the Petone Wanda Harland.
Wanda Harland is on Jackson St in Petone and Elizabeth St in Mt Vic, Welly.
2 great competitions from GracieLou.co.nz
February 8th, 2010 by Amy No comments »Here’s the word from GLou:
COMPETITION 1
Simply join My Gracie Lou Facebook Fan Page and you will be in the draw to win a gorgeous Vera Wang fragrance courtesy of Gracie Lou Ltd. Vera Wang Eau De Parfum is one of my favourite perfumes so I have decided to put a 100ml Eau De Parfum valued at $230 up for grabs.Click on the link below to take you to the Gracie Lou Facebook Fan page:
http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=gracie+lou&init=quick#/pages/Lower-Hutt/Gracie-Lou-Limited/77647340613?v=wall&viewas=724069934Competition closes 5pm 26th February.
Competition 2
To celebrate stocking Living Nature, all purchases of Living Nature products in February 2010 will go in the draw to win a Living Nature Body Essentials Pack, a gorgeous set of 100% natural haircare and body care.
The set comes in a Living Nature fabric tote and contains: 50ml Nourishing Body Wash, 50ml Nourishing Hand and Body Cream, 50ml Balancing Shampoo, 50ml Balancing Conditioner.
Part 2 of the Bio Oil Experiment
February 5th, 2010 by Amy 2 comments »You might recall Part 1 of the Bio Oil Experiment, being conducted by the wonderfully fantastic Julie (thanks Julie!). Well here’s an update of her progress…
Despite the long gap between blog posts I have been keeping on with diligently rubbing the Bio Oil into my cat bite scar twice a day, except when I forget.
I’ll be interested in your observations based on the photo. It seems to me that the scar on the left, which is the Advantaged Scar receiving the Attentions of Bio Oil, has gone white in the centre while the one of the right, poor unloved beast that it is, is still pink. The one on the left thus stands out a bit more currently because my hand is a bit tanned, but has probably actually healed faster.
It’s been about two months now since I started with the rubbing, and the Bio Oil website points out you need to do this for at least three months. So I shall keep on rubbing, and hopefully keep on blogging about the results.
When should we have the next party & clothes swap?
February 4th, 2010 by johubris No comments »We like to have parties fairly regularly with you lovely pretties, try out new products and do a big clothes swap, but we’re aware the year is becoming incredibly busy already – like Amy and I haven’t actually managed to have a chance to sit down and talk for ages. That’s why I thought I’d run a poll. What date would suit you best for our next PPP gathering? You can vote for up to all six dates if you can make them all, or just pick the best option. Feel free to leave us comments with your opinions as well!
When shall we have the next Pretty Pretty Party & Clothing Swap?
- March 6 (55%, 6 Votes)
- March 27 (36%, 4 Votes)
- April 10 (27%, 3 Votes)
- March 13 (18%, 2 Votes)
- March 20 (18%, 2 Votes)
- April 3 (18%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 11
Loading ...Happy Birthday Megan!
February 3rd, 2010 by Amy 1 comment »Megan Wegan is ace, and here’s a little something just for her…
Use for old makeup compacts
February 2nd, 2010 by Amy 4 comments »
I usually do my makeup in the morning on the bus. As hard as I try to get up ten minutes earlier each day to do it at home I always always always end up running out of the house clutching my makeup bag.
This can be dangerous, so I don’t recommend the practice. Buses are busy and bouncy, with poor lighting. I’ve jabbed myself in the eye so many times. And dropped my precious cosmetics all over the aisles even more times. I’m not sure what I look like when I arrive at work, but my colleagues must be used to it by now.
Here’s a tip for makeup application on the run: use an old mirrored makeup compact as a palette for blending concealer and foundation. So for instance, in this old MAC palette I dot a bit of concealer alongside some foundation, and just dab and sponge and brush onto face. When you close the lid of the compact, the concealer and foundation doesn’t dry out too much, so all good to use the next day too. And you don’t have to worry about fumbling with foundation bottles and lids on the bus.
Review: Nature’s Essence Body Scrub by Karen Murrell
January 30th, 2010 by Amy 2 comments »
Karen Murrell sent Jo and me her range of very natural and naturally nice skin care products to try. We’ve already talked about how wonderful the range is. I’ve been using the body scrub (called Nature’s Essence) a fair bit lately. In summer, I tend to shave my legs a heck of a lot more than in winter. And so my legs get itchy and I risk in-grown hairs. But I find scrubbing or exfoliating helps a lot. At the same time, I don’t like scrubbing too much either, because it can be very drying.
So I’m very pleased that Nature’s Essence is very gentle. You can however opt for a stronger scrub by applying it to dry skin. It actually leaves a moist-feeling residue…maybe residue isn’t the correct word…but it certainly leaves skin feeling soft and nourished.
Nature’s Essence uses salt flakes for the scrub effect. This is interesting, because rather than being dehydrating (which is what I associate salt with) salt is used heaps in scrubs and baths to soften and heal skin.
Anyway, this product is another winner from Karen Murrell. And if you keep up with prettyprettypretty regularly, watch out for an upcoming giveaway of the scrub.
In the meantime, Karen Murrell is available from Farmers, and also from another prettyprettypretty fave – GracieLou.co.nz.
Note: We aren’t affiliated with Karen Murrell in any way. We just like her products and approach to skin care!
More on The Midnight Note
January 29th, 2010 by Amy No comments »You may have noticed me banging on about The Midnight Note fund-raising event lately.The finale was last night, and it was such a blast.
For one, I was privileged enough to do the hair and makeup of Betty Black (aka the talented and beautiful Chelsea). It’s a bit nerve racking doing someone else’s makeup especially with limited time. But Chelsea was very patient, even when I had to tug her false eyelashes off.
And also, the event iself was so much fun. So many awesome Film Noir costumes and wonderful performances by the actors.
Here’s Chelsea:
And here’s Betty Black:
There are tonnes more pics here at Jed Soane’s photo stream. If you’ve been following the Midnight Note and want to buy a print of his amazing pics, then send him an email through flickr.
Mascara wars: Revlon vs Lancome
January 27th, 2010 by Amy 2 comments »We’ve been comparing mascaras for a while now, and the current winningest mascara is Lancome Virtuose. Check out all the results of past mascara wars on our Winningest products page.
This time we have another marvelous guest reviewer – Lisa (of Ratpony fame). Based on our previous reviews, she bought Lancome Virtuose to pit against her usual Revlon mascara. Here’s Lisa’s story and pretty peepers:
I put the old revlon on one eye and the new lancome on the other. I even gave revlon a fighting chance by putting the lancome on the eye that was already feeling like it might cry a little because when I was curling my lashes my finger slipped and it twisted and ripped out a few lashes (argh.. not a pleasant feeling). Plus no idea what the red mark on my eye is.
Anyway, I put the mascaras on and then did some housework (trying to recreate the feeling of utter hopelessness and despair that a poorly air conditioned office achieves) and then watched a movie. The results are pictured left.
The Revlon Fabulash – went on a bit clumpy… ended up sitting in the creases under my eye (creases ooooor wrinkles…). Multiple this by 10 and you have my eye at midday in the office.
And then…
Introducing the Lancôme Virtuôse… Well, I think the difference speaks for itself.
So, two very enthusiastic thumbs up for the prettyprettypretty recommendation. No more crappy Revlon mascara for me!
